Welcome to Six Feet Over!
Six Feet Over is a non-profit organization that prevents suicide and helps individuals heal in the wake of suicide loss in Michigan.
By educating individuals and cultivating awareness about mental illness and suicide, as well as assisting individuals with the resources they need, at the time they need them most, Six Feet Over is enabling Michigan communities to prevent, intervene, and heal from suicide, improving our public health for current and future generations.
Are you in need of assistance?
Six Feet Over can provide information and resources, financial assistance to those who have lost a loved one, and speakers for events in the Detroit community.
Information
Want to know more about mental illness, warning signs of suicide risk, and all the relevant issues? Check out our Help Center’s information section.
Resources
While we can’t provide emergency assistance ourselves, we can provide you the resources you need to find crisis services and long-term support groups. Check out our Help Center’s resources.
Financial Assistance
Did you recently lose someone to suicide? If you’re in need of financial aid due to the unexpected costs of losing a loved one, get in touch with us using the Help Center’s Application Form.
ARE YOU IN CRISIS?
If you or someone you know is in crisis, you have options. Please text “SIS” to 741741 to speak with a trained counselor; call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline; call 911; or visit your nearest Emergency Room.
Are you looking for ways to help?
We depend on the wonderful individuals who volunteer their time and donate their hard-earned money. If you want to get more involved, we’re always welcoming in the Six Feet Over family.
Volunteer
Want to donate your valuable time to helping Six Feet Over help the Detroit community? We depend on wonderful volunteers, and we’d love to have you. Check out the Volunteer section on our Get Involved page for more information.
Donate
The greatest benefit we offer is assistance to families who recently lost loved ones to suicide. The unexpected costs of losing a loved one can make the grieving process even more difficult, so we coordinate direct donations to those families.
Organize
Want to give back to your community? Organize an event and find other ways to help spread our message for suicide prevention and awareness. Visit the Organize section for more!
News & Updates
A Farewell to Bled Fest
In the 4 years I’ve attended Bled Fest, I have really grown to love and appreciate the community that Nate Dorough and the other organizers have fostered here.
Six Feet Over Featured in Seen Magazine
“I say the word ‘suicide’ all the time,” says Katie Hardy. “I want people to know it’s OK to talk about it.”
100 Faithful Friends Donates $10K to Six Feet Over
Every quarter, the Rochester Hills-based group 100 Faithful Friends votes on a local nonprofit to support. This quarter, the group selected Six Feet Over.
Our Impact
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ARE YOU IN CRISIS?
If you or someone you know is in crisis, you have options. Please text "SIS" to 741741 to speak with a trained counselor; call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline; call 911; or visit your nearest Emergency Room.
Mission
We are a non-profit organization servicing the great state of Michigan. We work to strengthen our community by spreading awareness and educating others about mental illness and suicide prevention, supporting and advocating on behalf of those in need, and connecting them with resources.
Donate
Six Feet Over is a federally certified 501(c)3. All donations are tax deductible. Six Feet Over minimizes overhead costs by depending on volunteer work. For more, view Six Feet Over on our GuideStar Profile.
Consider helping the Detroit community by donating today.